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The academics at Villanova University are outstanding. Villanova ranks in the top ten and top twenty for both business and engineering. It also places a strong emphasis on liberal arts and sciences. The class sizes are small and personal allowing students to engage and interact with the professor and build personal relationships. Students have easy access to the professors and can obtain help easily. Villanova also provides multiple resources to help students struggling in their classes with various tutoring departments and learning centers.

The academics here are great! The class size is usually very small - 15 to 20 students and the professors are strict with attendance. They all get to know your names, your likes and dislikes, and are extremely available to help/ easy to relate to. Students at Villanova are very good when it comes to managing their time. Studying is a big part in coming here but does not consume one's life.

Academics here are phenomenal. Class sizes are never too big and, if you want to, you can easily build relationships with your professors. They encourage you to! Class participation is common but there is also something here the professors call the "Villanova Silence". This is when a professor asks a question that is either really hard or just super obvious and no one says a word. Students are usually very willing to help each other out with assignments and studying. I am a Communication major and the COMM department is fantastic. There are so many COMM specific clubs, activities, internships, and even study abroad opportunities to take advantage of and the professors and fellow COMM students are so friendly. The education and resources provided for you to use if you want to are geared towards making you the most knowledgable as you can be as well as helping you get internships and jobs during the year and after graduation. Villanova is more than just a bunch of classrooms.

The professors at Villanova University are glad to help you whenever you need it; all professors have office hours outside of class and this gives the students an opportunity to schedule an appointment and talk about any problems they may have with their school work. There are also research opportunities, where you can work alongside professors on projects during the semester or over the summer. For instance, in the psychology department here at Villanova, there are many research labs pertaining to cognitive science or developmental psychology in infants.

The class sizes in the business school are perfect. Your teachers definitely know your name, and most of them even know a lot of facts about you. Intermediate accounting was a challenge, but my teacher was still on campus at 10 PM at night and on her way out, saw my group working on the project due the next day, and took time to come over and give us some tips before she went home. Talk about teachers going out of their way to help!

As you progress through your career at Nova, you'll discover whether you want the easy A or the intelectually stimulating class. You'll easily find both here. All the classes are under 30 students, and I regularly speak with professors I had years ago. They will remember you by name if you put in the effort. Depending on what your aspirations are, the students are among the most competitive in the country. Villanova has a pipeline to Wall Street. My favorite class thus far was Macro Economics, taught in London by an ex-investment banker. Professor was a boss (he was 75), class was 4 hours long, but we spent most of that time talking about scotch/cigar mixtures. Most unique class thus far has been Arabic. Take something that you'll never have a chance or reason to take later in life. My major is Finance and International Business. It's good. Most employers rate Nova students highly, so the education is geared at both getting a job, and learning. Learning is a biggie at an Augustinian institution.

The academics at Villanova are very strong. Class sizes tend to be around 30, and professors make it a priority to get to know their students. Professors are very accessible and are always willing to help. Students here are very competitive, which makes everyone work harder. Job placement rates are great, and we have a huge alumni network that is excellent for job connections.

My high school's motto was "Academic Excellence," and I'm proud to say that Villanova also holds up to that standard. Students are expected to do well and succeed, but never without the help of the faculty. Most of my classes are 10-15 students, so teachers get to know students well. My teachers are always willing to help me out and every teacher on campus has weekly scheduled office hours for students who are looking for extra help. I'm a communication major with a specialization in public relations and a minor in French. The communication department is really great - all of the faculty and staff are dedicated to helping any students. There are many clubs and organizations that help you with your job search. For example, I am on the executive board of the Public Relation Student Society of America on Villanova's campus, and we focus on networking to create connections between students and alumni to help in future job searches.

Kids raised in cloistered parochial homes and suddenly given an abundance of freedom to indulge their whims. Sadly, some kids can't handle the freedom and wash out. The ones that make it are frazzled after four years of jumping through impossible hoops presented by a faculty that considers lecturing by rote and assigning hundreds of pages of reading each week as a suitable teaching strategy.

I'd say kids at Villanova are pretty balanced students. It's definitely assumed that everybody's getting their work done... you dont really hear of people that are just partying and skipping class non-stop... generally people are pretty determined to do well and those that avoid any and all work and just beer-pong and keg-stand their days and nights away aren't necessarily having the most fun. One of the things I love most about going to school at Nova is the fact that someone may have a 5-page paper due the next day and they may be through-the-roof stressed, but they'll still take an hour break to play guitar-hero or have a quick game of pool in Connelly, and know that by the end of the night (or by 4 in the morning), they'll have their essay proofed and printed. Academics is one of those 'at the back of your mind' things - it's a given that you're studying, and therefore no need to talk about or compete over grades, which I like. Having said that, because its of shared importance, if someone's struggling with an assignment or just can't quite understand where they went wrong in their Calc homework, there will always be someone sitting right next to them helping them get through it, and at exam time, nobody's too proud to lend their notes or help someone out with tutoring. Everyone seems to want everyone else to do well. It's a really healthy academic environment... and nobody really allows pressure to get cut-throat, because that would just get in the way of enjoying college. To paint a pretty picture, people can be seen chasing shots of vodka with starbucks double shots of espresso during finals week at 2 in the morning studying.

With class sizes so small, you develope a relationshp with your teachers that other schools with 300 students per classs don't get a chance to do. If a grade comes down to the line, or you want to get written into a class, the teacher and help you get it. Academics is definetly tough, but if the proper time is allocated per class, its no problem. The majority of students work hard and play hard. They get their school done first, and then go out and have a good time. Teachers love when students participate, because not many do, and if you do talk in class, your grade can be affected positively. The business program makes you meet the regular requirments normaly make you take but they are coming out with a new curiculum as we speak. The teachers in the business school are very real life orientated. Most professors spent time as professionals in their areas of expertise. They relate stories and scenarios to real world situations.

Pretty satisfied with my English and French majors. however, many students (and the admin, perhaps) tend to look more favorably upon business and engineering majors... this is unfortunate. more attention needs to be paid to the college of arts and sciences. ive learned a LOT being an arts major. students need to be less afraid of having intellectual conversations-- so many people have a "too cool" attitude towards this. upside to this: few students brag about accomplishments. sadly, nova seems to aim its students toward getting a JOB rather than learning for learning's sake. it promotes the business and engineering schools like crazy, and hooks up many of those grads with some sweet jobs after graduation. yep, it's a hard knock life for an arts major...

Professors always know you by name. Most classes are never bigger then 35 students. If you have a lecture which is for sciences and some others its max 150 students (most schools have HUNDREDS). Even in my science lecture, my professor knew me. The small classes are great but it does mean you have to participate. A lot of professors do account for participation in your final grade. Professors hold regular office hours and are willing to schedule appointments that work for you. If you put in the effort, professors and faculty will too. There are always renown speakers that come to the university as well which stipulates intellectual conversation outside the classroom. The requirements for arts and sciences seem excessive but in the end you are thankful because it exposes you to a ton of classes you may never have tried otherwise. Two of which ended up being my double minors (Philosophy and Political Science) The career center will help you to all ends to assist in getting summer internships. Everyone is helpful but you have to be willing to have papers in on time etc.

The academics are by far the best part about Villanova, which is the reason I go there. The requirements are definitely steep, but also extremely manageable if you think them through. As far as schoolwork goes, if you don't fuck around for the whole semester, you should have no problem staying on top of your work. Villanova is a great place to go for self-motivated people who really want to learn and grow as individuals, but it definitely takes some extra effort to break from the crowd and be true to yourself. A lot of kids at Villanova don't exploit the facilities and amenities available, which is a huge shame considering the amount of money that is being put into their education. Also, there are ALWAYS opportunities to go to meetings, assemblies, speeches, documentary-showings, thesis presentations, lectures, and much more, on and off campus. Philadelphia is a great resource, and one trip there will almost always result in the furthering of your self-knowledge. Get out there and learn, people! Life is too short to be stupid

Professors usually know your name, classes are small. In liberal arts, there are various requirements that must be fulfilled, but many options within those requirements. Although I didnt feel all the requirements were necessary looking back on it I feel like they give you a very well-rounded background. Participation is encouraged but not required for most classes. Some teachers expect participation in order to get a good grade. Students are rather competitive. My major had increidible teachers, very interesting and caring professors. The most unique class I ever took was called Sustainable Development in Latin America, during october break we traveled to Costa Rica and learned about ecotourism and sustainable development.

Academics at Villanova are tough, there is no doubt about that. I came from a very prominent academic background from one of the best high schools on Long Island, but I had to relearn how to study once I got to Villanova. My professors challenged me so much, they wanted to know why I believed what I believed. A lot of them tried to shake me from my comfort zone a little bit so I would be able to see the things I have been blind to my entire life. All of my professors knew my name this year. My largest class was about 60, and my smallest class was about 10. If I was not in class, I knew I had to email my professors to tell them of my whereabouts, because if I didn't, they would. They were genuinely concerned about my well being. My favorite class was called ACS (Augustinian Culture Seminar). We all have to take it as freshmen, and it is a discussion based class. I learned a lot about different perspectives on religion, modernity, the self, and so on. I really was able to interact with my small class of 10, all of whom lived in my co-ed dorm. I didn't like Business Law, but that is probably because I find no interest in the subject. Students definitely study some major hours during the week. However, they always make time for fun, sitting outside in the nice weather reading their material, or hanging out in their rooms and relaxing after class. Finals week has a kind of quiet atmosphere. The borders of fashion come down as everyone walks around in sweatpants. The library is packed. The hours put in during that time are definitely intense. Depending on which class you're in, there will be more or less participation. Obviously, in a lecture class, there is not as much participation as there will be in a conversation-based class. Outside of class, I'm surprised about how much I speak of politics and challenging issues for our country or simply our school. ACS definitely provoked some interesting conversations about our beliefs, and led to debate among my friends and me. Some students are competitive, but mostly we try to work together to help each other out. No one maliciously uses competitiveness to gain edge in class, but then again, teachers do not favor students in my experiences. My most unique class was my leadership class that I took in my dorm. Since I lived in a learning community, I was required to take a class in my dorm with fellow dorm mates. For about 2 hours a week, I learned about how to become a better leader, develop people skills, and excel in my own atmosphere. It taught me a lot about how I can improve on my own life. I actually went to my ACS professor's home for dinner at the end of this past semester. He entertained us and treated us as adults. It was very rewarding that, after a semester's worth of hard work, my teacher made me dinner and spoke to me about what was happening in my life. It was one of the best experiences I have had at Villanova. I think that Villanova's academic requirements have enabled me to gain a broad view of the different careers I may choose. Since it is a liberal arts school, I am required to explore outside the realm of my particular major so I will have a better understanding of what I want to do. I think it's an amazing way of learning. In high school, going to school was all about the rat race of getting the material for a test and acing the test so you could go to college. At Villanova, it's all about understanding the material, and I had many more papers than written or scantron tests.

Villanova is a strong academic school with a great reputation. For the most part the teachers are very qualified. The Business and Engineering schools are defiinitely top-notch. Most classes are very challenging. I like how the teachers are approachable after class. However, I think the Arts and Sciences requirements are absurd. There is no need for so much foreign language, theology, and sciences. If you don't take AP courses in high school, you will suffer the consequences.

Classes require alot of work. I hate the core requirements and theology/philosophy. Love the biology and sciences.

Most of the classes are a very nice size, usually less than 30 students. Some intro science classes, however, are run as lectures, but they are also broken up into smaller, more intimate labs.

I have found many of my classes interesting and intriguing. My favorite classes were the ones where the professor shows much enthusiasm and engages the entire class in discussion. Intellectual conversations happen between close friends once and while. Students are most likely competitive with themselves; no one judges anyone else for their academic work. Since I'm a history major with an interest in the liberal arts, I don't mind the academic requirements. Other majors, such as math and science, don't particularly enjoy the required courses geared towards liberal arts.